Explanatory note

This Order amends the Consular Fees (No. 2) Order 1999 so as to prescribe additional fees for the provision of fast-track and premium services for the issuing of passports (Fee 16A.(a) and Fee 16A.(b)). Additionally, the Order increases certain passport fees (Fee 12(a)(i) from £28 to £30, Fee 12(a)(ii) from £14.80 to £16, Fee 12(b)(i) from £40 to £45, Fee 12(b)(ii) from £26.80 to £31, Fee 13(a) from £38 to £40, Fee 13(b) from £50 to £55, Fee 14(a) from £40 to £42, Fee 14(b) from £52 to £57, Fee 15(a) from £17 to £18, Fee 15(b) from £29 to £33 and Fee 16(b) from £12 to £15).